PDFPress vs ExactPress
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PDFPress
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Compress PDFs to fit any upload limit ā privately, on your phone. PDFPress shrinks PDF files without losing visible quality, so you can fit them under the strict size limits set by job portals, government forms, email attachments, and online applications. Everything happens on your device ā your documents never leave your phone. WHY PDFPRESS: ⢠100% On-Device ā Your sensitive documents never upload to any server. Bank statements, ID proofs, contracts, medical records ā they all stay private on your phone. ⢠Compress to Target Size ā Tell PDFPress your exact size limit (1 MB, 2 MB, 5 MB, or any custom size) and it intelligently compresses until your PDF fits. Perfect for Aadhaar uploads, job application portals, exam forms, and email attachments. ⢠Three Quality Presets ā Low, Medium, and High compression for any need. Plus a custom quality slider for total control. ⢠Batch Compression ā Compress up to 500 PDFs at once. Save hours when handling many documents. ⢠Merge PDFs ā Combine multiple PDFs into a single document with drag-to-reorder. ⢠Honest Results ā When a PDF cannot be compressed further (text-only documents are already optimized), PDFPress tells you clearly instead of pretending. PERFECT FOR: ⢠Job application uploads with 1-2 MB limits ⢠Aadhaar, PAN, and government form submissions ⢠Exam application portals (UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE, etc.) ⢠Email attachments that exceed size limits ⢠Bank KYC document uploads ⢠WhatsApp document sharing ⢠Scanned document storage FREE & PRO TIERS: ⢠Free version compresses any PDF up to 25 MB at Low quality, one file at a time. ⢠Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks all quality presets, custom quality slider, target size compression, batch up to 20 PDFs, and unlimited file size. ⢠Pro+ (one-time purchase) adds batch up to 500 PDFs and PDF merge. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS ā EVER: PDFPress is a one-time purchase. Pay once, use forever. No monthly fees, no annual renewals, no surprises. PRIVACY FIRST: PDFPress works completely offline. No account required. No analytics tracking. No advertising. Your documents are processed entirely on your device and never sent to any server ā not ours, not anyone's.
ExactPress
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ExactPress compresses photos and PDFs to an exact file size you choose ā not just "smaller", but the precise KB or MB target you need. Perfect for uploads, forms, email attachments, and any service with a strict size limit. PHOTO COMPRESSOR ⢠Set an exact target file size ā 100 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB, or custom ⢠Smart JPEG compression with auto-downscale when needed ⢠Before / after preview with size and dimensions ⢠Save to Photos or share to any app ⢠Fully offline ā your photos never leave your device PDF COMPRESSOR ⢠Rebuild PDFs at a lower image resolution (96 / 150 / 200 DPI) ⢠Three quality levels: Low, Medium, High ⢠Real .pdf output ā open it anywhere ⢠Already-small PDFs are returned unchanged ⢠Great for shrinking scanned documents and image-heavy PDFs HISTORY ⢠Every compression is saved on-device ⢠Browse past photos and PDFs, re-share or re-save any time ⢠Swipe to remove or clear all in one tap DESIGNED FOR iOS ⢠Native share sheet ⢠Light and dark themes that match your system ⢠iPad-friendly layouts ⢠Compact, modern UI FREE AND PAID ⢠3 free compressions to try the app (photos and PDFs share the pool) ⢠Get +50 compressions for $1.99 ā one-time purchase, repurchasable ⢠No subscription. No recurring charges. ⢠Short ad after saving or sharing PERFECT FOR ⢠Government forms and visa applications with KB limits ⢠Resume / CV uploads to job boards ⢠Email attachments that exceed provider limits ⢠WhatsApp / Telegram document size caps ⢠Scanned PDFs that are too big to send A note about PDFs: ExactPress rasterizes PDF pages to compress them, so the output PDF is no longer text-selectable. Use it when size matters more than searchable text. ExactPress has no account system. Credits and history are stored on your device. Consumable purchases are not restored on reinstall ā this is shown in the paywall. Support: llevelupdev@gmail.com Privacy: https://github.com/nader1414518/ExactPressPrivacyPolicy/blob/master/privacy_policy.md Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ExactPress at 13.0 against PDFPress's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PDFPress sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ExactPress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PDFPress | ExactPress |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CodeNeuron Studios | Beshoy Nabil |
In-app purchases
PDFPress
- PDFPress Pro$2.99
- PDFPress Pro Plus$9.99
ExactPress
- ExactPress Pack 50$1.99
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